Job Description

You will administer the graduate recruitment cycle to plan, organize and support the candidate-facing work, working closely with the Specialist and Operations Manager.

• Organizing and coordinating our firm-wide attendance at campus events throughout the year including Careers Fairs and Presentation Evenings. This includes liaison with universities across the UK
• Supporting the organization of ad hoc marketing events both on campus, in the office and virtually
• Track and manage vacancies via our applicant tracking system
• Schedule and manage interviews for graduate roles including logistics and coordinating interview availability with interviewers and candidates throughout the year
• Work proactively with the Specialist to ensure a robust service is provided
• Act as main point of contact for candidates in the selection process to ensure timely response of queries and a positive candidate experience
• Provide ad hoc administrative support to Operations Manager
• Point of contact for all A&O partners and staff who support graduate recruitment activity.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven HR experience in a professional services organization with experience of working with a graduate population, ideally within the legal sector. Experience of on-site and virtual delivery of programme and events. Graduate caliber. Can demonstrate strong relationship building and influencing skills. Some experience of presenting to large groups and running events. Proven experience of interview management. Excellent attention to detail, prioritization and organizational skills. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to combine excellent technical knowledge with sound commercial judgment and to influence decisions. Resilient; able to understand that credibility has to be earned in this environment and may take time. Collaborative team player with the ability to work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment. Demonstrates a positive, pro-active attitude and proven ability to work well under pressure. Competent in Microsoft packages including virtual platforms such as MS Teams, WebEx and Zoom. Knowledge of similar recruitment applicant tracking systems would be desirable.